This is poem number one in a series of six, the rest of which which I’ll post through the coming week.
The Old Way 1
I often think the modern world feels like a party,
In a huge room filled with loud and boorish guests
Monopolising the conversation and jabbing fingers
And shouting each other down.
Me? I’m the one hiding in the kitchen;
I’m the one holding a drink and leaning against the wall,
Looking fed up with the whole wretched thing.
And just to continue with this analogy,
I feel as though I’ve tried the side door
And found it unlocked and,
With a quick glance around to see if anyone’s watching,
I’ve slipped out, away from the modern world.
I love this and oh so true! Looking forward to the rest
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Thanks, Mary. I hope you like the rest!
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Reblogged this on K Morris – Poet and commented:
I can relate to this poem.
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Thanks, Kevin.
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You are welcome, Mick. Best wishes – Kevin
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I can understand if you don’t like the modern world and choose an escape. It can tire out anyone.
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Definitely, Arv. It seems relentless, sometimes.
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Definitely understandable. An ode to “taking French leave” (no one uses that expression anymore, here, I’ve just seen it in old books)
Would the path in your photo be a “holloway?”
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It would, Robert. Also known as a sunken track. And ‘French Leave’ is a phrase I used to use which has definitely gone out of fashion.
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Mick, you slipped into the blogosphere, a safer, calmer slice of that modern party.
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Ha! Well, it’s an improvement, certainly, Rachel.
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Love how it begins, Mick. Look forward to the rest.
Thanks for your very kind and well-considered comments on my blog throughout the past week.
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You’re welcome, Damyanti, and thanks!
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Like it Mick and oh so true. These modern times can be so busy and loud can’t they? Like several badly tuned radio stations all playing at once.
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Ha! That’s a great comparison, Jonno. Just like that.
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There are many who feel the same including me 🙂
A good start Mick.
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Thanks, Rupali.
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Fine epic simile … another idea comes to mind … Beam me up, Scottie!
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That’s another method, of course…
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Have read all 3 now. Really enjoyed them.
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Thank you! Three to go…
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